Le'Veon Bell, Running Back

Another slide, another reason to yell at me. In the interest of full disclosure, my interest in Le'Veon Bell piqued because he played for my alma mater.

But don't let that fool you. This kid can play at the next level.

He's a big back (6'1", 230 pounds) that runs angry, and is not a believer in the theory that his position take the most punishment in football. No, his playing style lends itself to the belief that running backs are supposed to dish out the most pain.

And Bell is much more than just a bruiser. He can catch the ball too (78 career catches) and make plays in space. Whoever grabs the former Spartan will be pleasantly surprised with his ability.

Cornellius "Tank" Carradine, Defensive End

Cornellius "Tank" Carradine is starting to make some noise among experts, and B/R's own Matt Miller is leading the charge. He has Carradine going at No. 15 to the New Orleans Saints to help them transition to a 3-4 defense.

Carradine is an extremely talented pass-rusher who has everything general managers should be looking for: size, speed and power. Unfortunately, his 11 sacks in 2012 will be remembered on draft day just as much as his torn ACL suffered in late November.

Kawann Short, Defensive Tackle

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This pick is similar to the "Tank" Carradine selection. Yes, both guys are expected to get drafted in the first two or three rounds, but that grade is simply too low.

Kawann Short was a force on a Purdue team that lacked anybody to complement him. But with all the attention focused solely on him, he still found ways to make plays (15.5 tackles for a loss and seven sacks).

Short has the girth (308 pounds) to play the interior and the agility to pierce pockets. Let him hit the weight room and fill out a little further, and he'll be a playable NFL nose tackle.

Corey Lemonier, Defensive End

How often does a SEC player fly under the radar? The amount of media attention that is paid to the owners of the last seven national titles makes it an extremely rare occurrence.

Well, Auburn's Corey Lemonier is Halley's Comet. It doesn't come around often, but when it does, it’s a memorable experience.

Lemonier is fast (4.6 40-yard dash) and loves to get after the quarterback. He has a few things to work on, but his long arms and classic pass-rushing build will get at least one general manager to bite.

Datone Jones, Defensive End

I know what you're thinking: "We all know who Datone Jones is, dude. You didn't unearth a sleeper."

In the most conventional sense, Jones isn't a guy who will come out of nowhere. But he is being overlooked and often dismissed when discussing this year's crop of pass-rushers.

The UCLA stud is thick enough (283 pounds) to hold his own along the line, with great agility (4.32 20-yard shuttle). He isn't a freak athlete like Dion Jordan or Ezekiel Ansah, but he's a complete player. He deserves to go higher than he is currently being projected in most circles.

Knile Davis, Running Back

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That's right: We've got another comet.

Knile Davis' disappearing act the last two years has wiped out the perception that he has an NFL future. His 2012 output (112 carries and 3.4-yard average) has left a stain on his draft image that I thought the combine would erase.

Davis showed up healthy and strong, racking up 31 repetitions on the bench and blazing to a 4.37 40-yard dash time. Why he still isn't getting much buzz is beyond me.

Watch tape from 2010; this kid can play the game. He runs tough and can make plays out of the backfield in the passing game. He just needs a chance.